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How do you deal with micromanagement as a PM?

Every PM has been there: your manager constantly checking in, asking for updates, questioning every decision. The instinct is to get frustrated or push back, but micromanagement usually means one thing—they don't trust the process or the outcomes. Here's a 5-step framework to turn micromanagers into your biggest advocates: ✅ Lock measurable goals - One sheet with objective, KPI target, deadline. Kill ambiguity. ✅ Over-communicate in writing - Daily async updates before they ask. Push info, don't wait for pull. ✅ Front-load trust - Ship a quick, visible win in week one. Reliability buys autonomy. ✅ Direct conversation - Address the real concern: "When you ask for X, I lose Y hours context-switching." ✅ Escalate only patterns - If control returns after agreed cadence, raise it as process risk, not personality issue. Key insight: Clarity + cadence → trust → freedom. Beat micromanagement with data, delivery, and explicit agreements—not hope. Perfect for product managers, team leads, and anyone tired of constant status ping-pong. What's your experience with micromanaging bosses? Share your stories below.